The Globe
'Cheering is good', but only with the general spirit
Rubro-Negro fans are using the joy of the extinct Maracanã section to endure the queue. Ticket exchange resumes today.
Lying on his makeshift bed, driver Itamar da Cruz waits peacefully for the ticket office to open. On the other side of the line, Eliacir puts another piece of meat on the grill.
NUMBER 1: Fabiana Fernandes, first to arrive, keeps her place
Gian Amato
The general section turned to dust, a key word in the song Flamengo fans have been singing at Maracanã since 2004, the same year the replacement of the traditional section with lower seats was announced. Yesterday, the Geraldinos were milling around the stadium, in a state of high spirits. To endure the disregard with which they were treated, the Flamengo fans armed themselves with good humor and irreverence to spend two nights in line waiting for ticket booth 5 to open today at 9 a.m. to exchange cans of Neston for tickets to the match against Atlético-PR on Sunday.
Left literally in the lurch by Nestlé and Ingresso Fácil, who shared responsibility yesterday, fans organized themselves and created queue numbers. Some even sold their tickets for R$100. But all the money in the world wouldn't take away Fabiana Fernandes's number one spot. She arrived at noon on Monday, spent the night, and was in the same spot in the morning.
- She went home quickly and is coming back to sleep here - said Reinaldo Silva do Nascimento, number 2, in the afternoon.
Blue chairs priced from R$60 to R$80 among scalpers
Fabiana missed the barbecue hosted by 62-year-old Portuguese chef Eliacir dos Santos. As soon as the charcoal was lit, he was surrounded by his hungry friends:
"Eating Portuguese barbecue, are you crazy?" said vendor Marcio Monteiro, before grabbing a piece of it, covered in farofa. "Here, it's like the old general store."
With their bellies full, complaints began about the delay in the exchange, which had been announced for yesterday. After a meeting in Gávea, it was decided that tickets would be exchanged today, starting at 9 a.m., at Gávea, Caio Martins, Loja Kappa (Avenida das Américas 4.200), and Supermercado Extra in Barra, the latter using the tickets distributed on Monday.
- Ticket sales exceeded expectations and Ingresso Fácil ran out of material - said Fúlvio Genignani, from the company DC Set, hired by Nestlé for the promotion.
The announcement of the exchange stations was irrelevant in the queue.
"It doesn't change anything. Do you think any other fan base in the world does this? Only Flamengo's, despite the complete lack of respect," said Monteiro. "The night was peaceful. We laughed, ate, and drank."
Drinks weren't a problem. Three cans of cold beer cost R$5, the same price as a can of Nestlé in supermarkets. At the entrance to the Maracanã stadium, the Nestlé food markup was inevitable, generating a healthy profit for Bruno de Jesus Santos, who sold 15 cans for R$10 that morning alone.
- Mine is real. Some people put sand in it.
The scalpers also inflated the price of tickets for the lower seats. Today, tickets cost R$15, but illegal vendors were negotiating them for R$60 to R$80, near a police car.
The sacrifice in line also comes at a price for Rafael Araújo. He and a friend will trade eight cans for eight tickets. He'll keep one and says he'll sell the other seven.
- I'll sell each one for R$70 - he said.
Lacking the money to enter the lucrative market that the "Torcer faz bem" (Torcer faz bem) (Torcer is good) campaign had become, Sebastião Anacleto preferred to invest in joy. A folkloric character from the Geraldino era, with only one side of his face covered by a thick mustache, he lamented the incidents that occurred Monday in the supermarkets with the irreverence typical of Geraldino fans.
- This is against pepper spray - he joked, covering his face with a mask.
No company representatives showed up to provide information. Major Marcelo, from the Special Stadium Policing Group (Gepe), went there in plain clothes and ensured the ticket office would open at 9 a.m. In Gávea, the effort was noted by coach Joel Santana, who traveled yesterday with the team to Granja Comary in Teresópolis:
- This team has always had a moral commitment to the fans and that won't change now.
Late in the afternoon, Shirley Vieira prepared for another night in line. Is it really worth all the suffering?
- Ask that after the game - she said, with a big Geraldino smile.
Classic basketball risk
At the reopening of Maracanãzinho, Fla and Vasco ask for peace inside and outside the gym
FLAMENGO and Vasco players promise not to repeat the embarrassment they suffered last Friday, when the classic was stopped for 20 minutes
Claudio Nogueira
The temple of basketball, the renovated Maracanãzinho, the venue for volleyball at the Pan American Games, will reopen today at 20 p.m. for the Flamengo vs. Vasco derby, postponed from the first round of the State Championship and a match for the lead in the qualifying round. While a great game is expected, there are concerns about fights on and off the court, similar to those seen in last Friday's derby at Caio Martins Stadium in Niterói, which Vasco won by just one point: 74-73.
On that occasion, Amiel, from Flamengo, and Marcos Cipriano, from Vasco, exchanged shoves on the court, and the game was interrupted for 20 minutes.
In downtown Rio, thugs infiltrated the fan base clashed. Rioters announced clashes on Orkut today.
Five thousand tickets for sale at the gym
Flamengo winger Marcelinho made an appeal.
"There is a rivalry, but it needs to be healthy, without violence. That had a very negative impact. We can't let it become routine or go unnoticed," he declared. "We have to show that sport is a healthy, clean form of family recreation and not let gyms and streets become war zones."
At Vasco, Valtinho echoed Marcelinho, his teammate on the three-time Pan American Games champion team, in July, in Rio.
"The fans' role is to encourage us, to make the party happen, to give us energy. They want them to see that fighting has nothing to do with it and that they can go out there and enjoy the basketball," he said, having never played for a football club before and now delighted with the Vasco fans.
Friday's fight between Amiel and Marcos Cipriano also received very bad reviews and was commented on.
"Basketball is a game of high physical contact. It's unlikely that it will happen again," Valtinho assesses. "In the last game, we had eight players and we outdid ourselves."
For Marcelinho, Flamengo cannot make mistakes, like in the previous game:
"We need to be vigilant at all times. Whoever wins will open up a significant lead to take first place. That's the goal. We respect Vasco, but we want the win."
This will be the first derby between the clubs at Maracanãzinho since the 2001 State Championship finals. On December 16, Vasco won 93-83, closing out the decisive series 3-1, lifting the trophy.
Vasco coach José Carlos Vidal said the team will be without Artur and Brasília, who are injured. Ratto and Luiz Fernando are doubtful.
"Flamengo is the favorite, with their full squad. They can make whatever substitutions they want. We'll try to balance things out with a strong defense, because they have a great attack," he analyzed.
Flamengo coach Paulo Chupeta downplayed the fact that Vasco was short-handed:
"It's an advantage to have a full squad, but in a derby, teams outperform each other. That's why we have to play a strong defense."
Both asked for peace.
- May the fans cheer, without violence, and may the players not lose their heads - said Vidal.
Paulo Chupeta added:
- Sport is culture, not fighting. God gave us speech to talk, not to fight.
Flamengo has nine wins and one loss, while Vasco has eight wins and one loss. The day before yesterday, Vasco beat Campos 69-61, and Fluminense lost to Liga Macaense 88-85.
Flamengo, the home team, will put five thousand grandstand tickets on sale, at R$10 (R$5 for students), starting at 17 pm, at the Maracanãzinho ticket office.
Flamengo fans will enter through the spiral of the Bellini statue; and Vasco fans will enter through Gate 18. 190 men from the Special Stadium Policing Group (Gepe) and the 6th BPM (Tijuca) will be in action.
Probable teams: Flamengo - Duda, Marcelinho, Fernando Mineiro, Colonese and Wagner (Alírio). Vasco - Rafael, Valtinho, Rossi, Fernando Bala and Estevam.
Also today, at 20pm: Municipal x Liga Macaense, at Municipal; and Fluminense x Recreio, at Laranjeiras.
In Goiânia, the body of US player Tony Harris, found dead on Sunday, was identified yesterday.
Ancelmo Gois
Impossible dream
A close friend of Ronaldo's doesn't believe he can wear the Flamengo shirt:
"I think it's unlikely he'll want to leave Milan. He's doing well in Italy, and his earnings there are almost equal to the sponsorship payments Petrobras makes to Flamengo."
Fernando Calazans
I can't help but join the people who were touched by the report in "Esporte Espetacular," which revealed all the drama and difficulties facing Juvenal, a former player for Flamengo and the Brazilian national team in 50, the World Cup runner-up. Therefore, I'm transcribing the email from reader Ary Almada:
"I watched the report about the once-famous player Juvenal, one of the greatest defenders I ever saw play for Flamengo and the Brazilian national team in the 50s. I was shocked to see the situation he lives in Bahia, abandoned by everyone, living in a filthy shack and surviving at the expense of kind neighbors. Unable to walk because of osteoarthritis in his knees, the only thing Juvenal asked for was an orthopedic surgeon. Where are the directors of the great clubs Juvenal played for, like Flamengo, Palmeiras, Bahia, etc.? And where are the CBF directors (with their coffers brimming with money) who leave in poverty a former idol who brought joy to Brazilian fans, including the red-and-black who writes to you?"
That's right. The report aired on Sunday. Today is Wednesday. Have the leaders mentioned by the reader taken any action yet? Until yesterday, only doctor André Guerreiro, from Brasil, Pelotas, Juvenal's first club, had come forward and offered to help him.
Speaking of insensitivity, the disrespect shown to Brazilian fans not only continues, but is becoming increasingly common. This is what we're witnessing in ticket sales for the Flamengo vs. Atlético-PR game, which is expected to break attendance records again.
This is how fans and sports authorities relate in Brazil: passionate football fans flock to stadiums, breaking successive records; and the directors, in return, or rather, in gratitude, treat the fans as if they were unwanted, despicable, subhuman beings.
This whole disgrace should have gone beyond the sporting sphere by now. It demands police, judicial, and government action...
So I leave you with a little question: can a country that treats its fans, that is, its consumer public, really organize a World Cup?
By the way, my young friend Pedro, 18, a student who never misses a Flamengo game, says that near the club, in Gávea, there's a ring of scalpers specializing in... home deliveries. They answer the phone:
"How many tickets do you want?" "Ten tickets... What's your address?" "Oh, yes... They'll be at your house in 40 minutes. Thank you very much for your preference, and see you next time."
Isn't it beautiful? It looks like a First World, as the other guy says. But it's not.
And the police pretend not to see. They just pretend.
Sports Journal
New air, new lineup
Fla heads to Granja Comary and Roger could get a new chance in midfield
Nathan de Lima and Thiago Bokel
Ursula Nery
Roger leads the line in exercises at Gávea: the point guard could get another chance from Joel
Flamengo travels this afternoon to Teresópolis, where they will remain in training camp until Thursday, training at Granja Comary for the decisive match against Atlético-PR on Sunday at Maracanã. The trip appears to be not only a way for the board to escape the "hype" that has taken hold at Gávea, but also a way for coach Joel Santana to refine the more attacking tactical scheme he used in the decisive minutes against Santos.
In the new formation, the coach would give up the three defensive midfielders and put the midfielder Roger in Jaílton's place, making the team move away from its traditional 5-5 and play in a 4-4-2, with two playmakers (Roger and Renato Augusto) and two forwards (Maxi and Souza).
This more offensive scheme will not be a last-minute invention by Joel, as in the week leading up to the match against Peixe, the coach had already been testing it during training at Gávea.
This won't be the first time Joel has used the Brazilian National Team's training center to prepare a formation for his team. When he arrived at the club in late June, the coach also traveled to the mountains and assembled the team for Flamengo's incredible run in the Brazilian Championship. After yesterday's training session, the coach explained the team's move to Granja Comary.
"It doesn't mean we'll lose contact with the fans, but rather we'll do specific training. We're going there to maintain focus on the two decisive games. This trip will be important for us to work hard and finish successfully where we started," said Joel.
New Scheme\ Regarding the possibility of changing the scheme, the coach said it's a strong possibility, but warned that it should be tested first. "It's still too early to confirm this, but it's a hypothesis we'll analyze carefully," Joel Santana added.\
Problem solved
The exchange of powdered milk cans for tickets will be carried out again today at five points in the city.
Thiago Bokel
Nina Lima/JS Archive
Joel expects a packed Maracanã after the confusion over exchanging cans for tickets
After much confusion over ticket swaps yesterday involving Nestlé, the promoter, Flamengo, and Suderj, the matter has finally been resolved. Today, starting at 9 a.m., ticket exchanges will begin.
Yesterday's meeting in Gávea ended up being lengthy, as Flamengo, through its football director Marcos Brás, sent Suderj a proposal for an amicable settlement that would secure an end to the dispute. Once the situation was resolved, it was determined that tickets would be exchanged at five locations: Gávea, Maracanã ticket office 5, Caio Martins, the Kappa store in Barra, and the Extra supermarket in Barra, where tickets will be distributed to those who picked up their tickets on Monday.
"Although Flamengo is not responsible for this, we are trying to cooperate to resolve this issue. There will be a few ticket exchange points to avoid crowds, but there's no guarantee that lines will remain. There is a demand, and the discomfort for fans is unfortunately natural. However, the military police are already mobilized, and through common sense, exceptionally for this promotion, ticket exchanges will take place at Maracanã and Gávea," explained Marcos Brás.
The lines mentioned by the director are now expected to be the biggest problem in this ticket distribution process, with Neston's cans being handed out. This is because, with only 32.730 tickets available, each ticketing location is expected to have fewer than 7 available. At least 10 people are expected to crowd Maracanã and Gávea stadiums, making crowding inevitable.
According to Fúlvio Gemignani, a representative of DC7, the company responsible for issuing the tickets, the problem on Monday arose because they hadn't yet managed to place the Nestlé logo on the tickets. Therefore, they didn't make the exchanges that day. The biggest problem, however, was that since Saturday, there had been information that the company wouldn't have enough time to meet this demand.
To avoid being left outside the stadium on Sunday, some fans had already been waiting in Gávea yesterday for the ticket offices to open. At Maracanã, the same story was repeated, with fans even hosting a barbecue to pass the time.
A party not to be thrown away in the trash
Flamengo fans are preparing a big party for tomorrow at Largo da Carioca, in preparation for "red-black pride day", with some of the attractions, starting at 11 am, Sandra de Sá, Latino and the Salgueiro drum section.
The plan is for the mobilization to continue until Sunday, the day of the match against Atlético-PR, when the Brazilian Championship attendance record will be broken, with 82.044 paying spectators. A call is being made to fans in the city to wear the club's jersey and hang flags in their windows on Sunday, aiming to fill Rio de Janeiro with red and black.
There is still another point to be addressed in this demonstration: to show that Flamengo is rightfully the first five-time Brazilian champion, a controversy that has been dragging on for over a month, due to the fact that the CBF does not officially recognize this.
Launch on Saturday\ Previously scheduled to take place on Friday, the launch of Flamengo's car that will compete in Superleague Formula, ended up being moved to Saturday, at 9:30 am, as the players would not be able to attend the event, as they had training at CT Ninho do Urubu at 16 pm.\
Ronaldo Fenômeno, another summer dream
Ronaldo competes with Deschacht, from Anderlech-BEL, in a friendly
Flamengo's long-awaited signing of striker Ronaldo Fenômeno is unlikely to happen. Late Monday night, reports emerged that Nestlé was trying to reach an agreement with Milan to bring him to Gávea. The story was denied by vice president of football Kleber Leite.
"I don't know anything about this matter. The information is not correct, as Flamengo was not consulted about this possibility," denied Kleber Leite.
Long-held desire\ Ronaldo's desire to play for Flamengo is a long-standing one. In fact, during the match against Santos, the striker appeared on the Maracanã screen singing the fans' new song, inspired by the victory theme. Since he's not playing for the Italian club, the Rubro-Negro would be a great showcase for the Phenomenon to return to prominence. But, as with striker Adriano, this possibility is nothing more than a summer dream.\
Despite his prominence in football, Ronaldo played less than a year professionally in Brazil, playing for Cruzeiro in 1994. After being called up for that year's World Cup in the United States, he was sold to PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands. Despite being a Rio native, the only club he played for in Rio de Janeiro was São Cristovão, as a youth player. However, Ronaldo never hid his desire to one day play for Flamengo.
When contacted by JORNAL DOS SPORTS, the company's press office was not found.
Organized factions in the police's sights
The fight against organized fan groups will become more rigorous. This promise was made by Major Marcelo Pessoa, commander of the Gepe (Special Stadium Policing Group), especially after the death of Germano Soares da Silva, a member of a Flamengo faction, who succumbed to injuries sustained in last Friday's clash between Flamengo and Vasco fans.
"The faction presidents will be held accountable, especially since it's a position that attracts people because it involves a lot of money," declared the major, who was angered by the repercussions caused by the ticket controversy.
"They tried to place responsibility that belonged to Nestlé and Flamengo on the shoulders of the Military Police, which was a great injustice. But that's okay; we'll maintain reinforced policing at the exchange stations," he said.
Ibson leads relaxed training
The atmosphere in Gávea before yesterday's trip to Teresópolis was completely relaxed. Proof of this is that after the finishing practice, midfielder Ibson confessed that there was a competition among the players, with the less productive pair serving the other teammates.
"It's a joke we play. I just know I won't serve anyone, because I won, but I also won't sell out anyone who lost because I'm not a traitor," joked the supporter, who is competing for the Brazilian Championship's best player award, given out by the CBF.
"I'm happy for the recognition, because I've been working really hard to achieve what's expected. But that doesn't matter so much to me; I really want to see Flamengo qualify for the Copa Libertadores."
Ibson admitted that traveling to Teresópolis, where the group will stay until Friday, is a sacrifice, especially for him, who became a father less than a month ago.
"But this is necessary in this final stretch. The week goes by quickly, and that won't change what we've done. In Teresópolis, we'll be able to focus solely on this game, get some rest, have some privacy, and the good thing is that the whole group is going, which serves to bring us even closer together," explained Ibson, who has been on two yellow cards for several rounds but has avoided committing any serious fouls that would keep him out of this decisive moment.
The return of the brother
Argentine Maxi Biancucchi could return to the starting lineup against Atlético Paranaense
Thiago Bokel
Ursula Nery
Striker Maxi could return to the starting lineup on Sunday after some time on the sidelines.
On the first day of training at Granja Comary, which is known as the place where the Brazilian National Team usually trains when they are in Brazil, the one who ended up stealing the show was an Argentine.
Relegated to the reserves after a sharp drop in performance, striker Maxi Biancucchi trained yesterday among the starters in tactical training led by coach Joel Santana in Teresópolis.
As a result, Renato Augusto ended up moving back to midfield. Earlier, while still at Gávea, the red-and-black coach had already commented on the player's situation.
"Maxi had an injury that kept him out of action for a few matches. This caused him to lose his rhythm. As a striker who uses speed, he needs to be in shape to perform well. But now that's over, and I know that when needed, he'll live up to expectations," explained Joel Santana.
Despite training with the starters, Maxi is far from assured of a place in Sunday's game against Atlético-PR. That's because Flamengo's coach chose to use the training period to test out some alternatives, and with that in mind, three more players should get their chance this week: Léo Medeiros, Roger, and Obina.
"This period will be good for us to test some situations. I want to find a replacement for Toró, who is unfortunately suspended. I have four options, and each one has a 25% chance of playing. I'm calm about that, because in the middle of the championship, I had to improvise a lot of situations, but now the team is in place and I intend to make as few changes as possible," the coach said.
However, Joel's plans could be compromised, as midfielder Cristian's starting lineup isn't yet confirmed. The club's board hasn't yet spoken to Mário Celso Petráglia, Atlético's key figure, and so, even though his absence is unlikely, Cristian isn't yet fit to play.
In this case, Léo Medeiros and Colace fight for the position, with more chances for the former.
Decisive week for eight teams in the State Championship
Rubro-negro Sixel recently played for Vasco
This week's round of the State Futsal Championship promises to be a heated affair. The four quarterfinal matches will be played. One of the highlights is the classic between Flamengo and Vasco da Gama this Thursday at 21:15 p.m. in Gávea.
In the first game, Flamengo traveled to Vassouras to face their rivals. In a thrilling contest, the visitors took the lead, but Vasco managed to equalize late on, tying the score at 1-1. In Thursday's game, Flamengo needs only a draw to qualify for the semifinals. Vasco needs a simple win to advance.
Canto do Rio will travel to the Lagos Region to face Cabo Frio. In the match held in Niterói last week, Canto won 4-3. With this result, the Niterói team only needs a draw against their opponent in the second leg, which will be tomorrow at 20 p.m. in Cabo Frio.
Teresópolis is also fighting to reach the semifinals. The team, which finished second in the first phase, faces Macaé. In the first match, the teams drew 1-1. Having performed better in the first phase, the team from the mountains has the right to draw again and thus secure a spot. The second match will be tomorrow in Teresópolis at 20 pm.
Another team from the mountains in the competition is Petrópolis, the best in the first phase. The team took the lead with a 1-0 victory over América. Therefore, the Campos Sales team needs to win in regulation and extra time to advance to the semifinals. Petrópolis only needs a goalless draw. The next match between the teams will be on Friday at 20 pm in Petrópolis.
Classic shakes up Maracanãzinho
Flamengo and Vasco face each other today, at 20 pm, in the renovated gymnasium for the State Basketball Championship
Rafael Oliveira
Wallace Teixeira
Cuban winger Amiel trained hard at Gávea and is ready for the derby against Vasco, at the renovated Maracanãzinho gymnasium
After six years off the calendar, Maracanãzinho will once again be used by Rio basketball. The match marking this reunion couldn't be more fitting: Flamengo and Vasco. The two clubs face off today at 20 p.m. for the State Championship. The fully renovated gymnasium will welcome many players who have never played professionally on its court. Among them are two athletes who left the youth teams at São Januário to play at Gávea.
Point guard Marcelus and center Maicon began their careers at Vasco. The former joined in 1999, the latter in 2000. In every age group they played, they faced their archrival, the red-and-blacks. This year, for the first time, they experienced the other side of the derby. It was last Friday, in a match played at Caio Martins Stadium, which the Cruzmaltino won.
"It was a very strange feeling, after all, I've always supported Vasco. But that's life. I can't stay at one club forever. Flamengo is a stable club, which has maintained a mature team for many years, so I had to think about my future," said Marcelus.
Two sides\ In their brief adult careers, the two are about to accomplish a feat that many older athletes have not yet achieved: competing against Flamengo and Vasco on the traditional Maracanãzinho stage.\
"It's an extra motivation. The gym is in a strategic location in the city. I believe the fans will show up and put on a great show," said Maicon.
Despite being more experienced, Cuban Amiel has never stepped foot in the Rio gym. Like the two newcomers, the red-and-black winger is eager to experience the stage for the Rio Pan American volleyball matches.
"I only saw it on television. I remember the match between Cuba and Brazil at the Pan American Games. It looked really beautiful. It will be a new experience."
FLAMENGO\ Amiel, Fred, Coloneze, Wágner and Marcelinho.\ Coach: Paulo Chupeta.\
VASCO\ Rafael, Valtinho, Rossi, Estevam and Fernando Bala.\ Coach: José Carlos Vidal.\
Location/Time: Maracanãzinho, 20 pm\ Tickets: R$ 10 and R$ 5 (half price and Flamengo member)\ Referees: Rafael Serour and Vander Júnior\
O Dia
Rubro-negro holds vigil for tickets
Fans camp out at exchange points in search of tickets for Flamengo vs Atlético-PR
Rio - Before realizing his dream of wearing the Flamengo jersey, Íbson would leave São Gonçalo early to compare tickets to the Maracanã with friends. Sunday has always been a sacred day to watch Flamengo play. Therefore, he understands the suffering of every Flamengo fan who has endured hours of agony and discomfort to secure their ticket for the match against Atlético-PR on the 25th.
Yesterday, after almost two hours of meeting between representatives of Flamengo and Nestlé, a company that promotes the exchange of tickets for cans of milk, it was decided that today, starting at 9 am, fans will have five points to make their exchanges: ticket office 5 at Maracanã, Gávea, Loja Kappa (Av. das Américas 4200, block 11, Barra), Caio Martins gymnasium (Niterói) and Supermercado Extra 24h, in Barra (only for the 800 people who got tickets on Monday).
"I'm very happy that everything turned out well for the fans. I've been on the other side, suffered in lines, been through sun and rain, and I know how difficult and painful it all is. And I hope that fans are treated with respect and dignity, and that there's no lack of security to prevent confusion," the player asked.
Sports, Leisure, and Tourism Secretary Eduardo Paes singled out Nestlé as the most culpable party for disseminating misinformation about points of sale. "Nestlé will be sanctioned for what it did to fans. Flamengo may even be fined, but it disseminated the information correctly. What happened this Monday is unacceptable. Flamengo outsourced everything, but its management forgot to coordinate," he criticized.
The Public Prosecutor's Office, represented by Juan Vazquez, also made itself available to fans who felt harmed to file a public civil action against those responsible for the disorder observed on Monday.
"The incidents that occurred are the sole responsibility of Flamengo and Nestlé. The main error was in the promotion's publicity, and anyone who feels wronged should contact the Public Prosecutor's Office," he advised.
A representative from DC-7, responsible for issuing tickets, said the company was not prepared for the demand.
Flamengo's football director, Marcos Braz, represented the club in negotiations with Nestlé and Suderj, and absolved Flamengo of any responsibility, which, according to him, signed a contract with the promoter and Clube dos 13 on May 2. The director explained that the changes will be made today at only five points to avoid further confusion, since on Monday, angry fans protested against the lack of tickets at the ticket offices.
"It was a victory for common sense. Of course, we can't avoid fan discomfort, and I can already imagine that lines will be inevitable, with another point of confusion. I just hope everything is done peacefully," commented Marcos Braz.
Fan says he changed it too early
The exchange of tickets for the game against Atlético-PR, Sunday, at Maracanã, was scheduled to start only today, but the red-black student Gevaldo Viana, 21 years old, left the Extra supermarket, in Barra, yesterday afternoon, celebrating the fact that he had already gotten four tickets for the match.
"I was in line on Monday, but I couldn't get a ticket," said Gevaldo, who returned to the supermarket yesterday. "They told me I could only exchange it with a ticket, but I argued that it wasn't valid because it was issued by the supermarket, not Nestlé. When I threatened to call the police, an employee agreed to exchange four cans for tickets."
Papa Ibson takes the opportunity to sleep
Concentration is boring; there's nothing to do. The boredom of spending too much time looking at the same people can even be irritating. But Íbson celebrated when he learned the team would be staying at Granja Comary until Friday morning. All because he'll finally be able to sleep deeply and rest like he hasn't been able to in 21 days.
The explanation is: with the birth of his son, Íbson Júnior, on October 30th, it became difficult for the player to get a full night's sleep. "It's been a bit of a struggle. It's not easy to sleep so little and still work hard on the field the next day. But it's a level of exhaustion that's worth it," says the player.
In Teresópolis, the final adjustments to the team
The hard work begins now. After two days of medical exams and some physical and tactical training in Gávea, coach Joel Santana will use the Flamengo team's two and a half days in Teresópolis to choose a replacement for the suspended Toró and cement the group's unity.
Furthermore, the coach intends to choose the best replacement for Toró from Léo Medeiros, Roger, Maxi, and Renato Augusto. He believes it's time for the team to learn to play without Toró.
"Everyone has the quality to get the spot. I'll decide later, depending on my observations from now on. The important thing is that we'll have time for many conversations," said the coach, who anticipated the choice of Granja Comary for the team to conduct its preseason in early 2008.
President Márcio Braga denied that Flamengo, in partnership with Nestlé, is trying to bring forward Ronaldo, from Milan, to compete in the Libertadores, if the club wins the spot.
CRISTIAN AND THE RED-BLACK HEART
The inspiration came from the Victory Theme, sung by Flamengo fans. Midfielder Cristian and his wife, Camila, decided to mark their love with a tattoo. Camila opted for the old "I love you." Cristian chose a way to pay two tributes at once, inking the phrase "I will always love you" on his right forearm, also remembering the red-and-black fans.
Cristian, who still doesn't know if he will face Atlético-PR (to which he belongs), since the club directors have talked but haven't yet sealed the deal, admits that the phrase, taken from the song, fit his heart like a glove.
"The song is very beautiful and moving. I liked the phrase and chose to tattoo it on my arm as a token of my love for my wife. It will be wonderful, because I will always remember this wonderful Flamengo fan base."
Brazilian Championship Star: Íbson Asks for Votes
Rio - "Guys, vote for me," joked Íbson, the candidate for the Brazilian Championship's best player in the election promoted by the newspaper O DIA through its website. The message is aimed directly at the red-and-black fans, who have been participating en masse in the newspaper's poll and are guaranteeing the Gávea players the lead in most of the positions up for grabs.
"It would be a huge joy to win this title through a popular vote. I hope Flamengo's fans, who are the best in the world, can vote en masse," says the supporter, who is the leader in the Brazilian Championship's star player category. In his position, Íbson also remains the clear leader.
For the player, putting in the effort in the games is his way of repaying the affection he receives from the red-black fans.
Flamengo players continue to lead in most positions. Bruno, Leonardo Moura, Fábio Luciano, and coach Joel Santana are the poll's standouts, along with Íbson. The other three major Rio teams also have their stars in the lead. Fluminense's Thiago Silva is leading the race for one of the defensive spots, alongside São Paulo's Breno. Vasco's Leandro Amaral, who is vying with Íbson for the title of most voted player so far, leads in the forward position. In O DIA readers' ideal team, he would share the lead in attack with Dodô, the black and white team.
Sports Gazette
After confusion, ticket exchange will be this Wednesday\ Gazeta Press\
Rio de Janeiro (RJ) - A lengthy meeting on Tuesday served to define the ticket exchange system for the match between Flamengo and Atlético Paranaense, on Sunday, at Maracanã, in the penultimate round of the Brazilian Championship. The Nestlé promotional tickets will be distributed this Wednesday, starting at 9 a.m. (Brasília time), at five locations in Rio de Janeiro.\ The tickets were supposed to be exchanged last Monday, but the lack of them caused huge disturbances at the supermarkets designated to carry out the exchange. Accusations were made until a consensus was reached.\
"I believe everything will go smoothly, as it should have done before. Flamengo was not in the least to blame for this problem, but they were willing to help out of respect for their fans," commented Flamengo's director of football, Marcos Braz.
See the exchange points:\ - Maracanã Ticket Office 5\ - Gávea\ - Kappa Store, Av das Américas 4200-Block 11- Barra da Tijuca\ - Caio Martins Gymnasium\ - Extra Barra (where tickets already exchanged for passwords will be delivered)\
Fla trains at Granja Comary and dreams of Ronaldo in 2008\ Gazeta Press\
Rio de Janeiro (RJ) - Taking advantage of the Brazilian Championship break, Flamengo decided to prepare for the match against Atlético-PR away from Gávea. The players travel this Tuesday to Granja Comary, in Teresópolis, in an attempt to escape the euphoria of the Flamengo fans. Captain of the team led by Joel Santana, defender Fábio Luciano dismisses any dissatisfaction with leaving Rio de Janeiro at this time. "It's important, and everything has its time. This is a time to focus. Many people have small children and want to give them attention, but they end up not eating properly or getting enough sleep. That's why we're going to face everything as best we can, and everyone is happy to be traveling," said the defender.
Before the trip, the red-and-black squad trained Tuesday morning in Gávea, where Joel Santana emphasized finishing drills. The coach warned his players about the difficulty of facing Atlético-PR.
"It's a team that drew away from home against Cruzeiro and Corinthians, a well-positioned, well-aligned team that has experienced players and an excellent coach," said Joel Santana, referring to coach Ney Franco, who also managed Flamengo earlier this year.
The coach still hopes to field midfielder Cristian against Atlético-PR. To do so, Flamengo simply needs to deposit R$100 into the Paraná club's account, which holds the player's federation rights. Flamengo's board guarantees that Cristian will be on the field on Sunday.
Phenomenon - The euphoric atmosphere at Flamengo could intensify even further if the club confirms its qualification for next year's Copa Libertadores. According to Tuesday's O Globo newspaper, Flamengo is reportedly dreaming of signing striker Ronaldo to compete in the continental competition in 2008.
To make the dream of having the Phenomenon come true, Flamengo would have the help of a multinational that would help finance a possible loan signing from Milan, in addition to the striker's salary.
Concerned about maintaining focus on the two remaining rounds of the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo's directors deny any negotiations involving Ronaldo's arrival.
Four players are fighting for Toró's place at Flamengo\ Gazeta Press\
Rio de Janeiro (RJ) - Flamengo's only confirmed absence for Sunday's match against Atlético-PR at the Maracanã, midfielder Toró, is in a fierce battle for his place in the starting lineup. After training on Tuesday morning, coach Joel Santana confirmed he has four options to replace the player against Furacão. The chosen one will only be announced after Friday's training session. "I have four options for the spot. Roger, Obina, Léo Medeiros, and Maxi are all fighting for it. I'm very calm, because they're all excellent options. We have until Friday to finalize and choose Toró's replacement for the match against Atlético-PR. We'll explore the best option at Granja. The most important thing is that the player who comes in will know what to do," stated the Flamengo coach.
On Tuesday afternoon, the red-and-black squad departed for Teresópolis. At Granja Comary, the team will train until Thursday, hoping to escape the euphoric atmosphere created by their fans in Rio de Janeiro.
"It will be important for our work, for improving some tactical situations. We have to stay focused on these last two decisive matches, and training at Granja will be essential. We can't lose focus at this stage of the competition. At Granja, we can do more specific training, as well as eat and rest better. The important thing is not to get carried away by the fans' party atmosphere and prepare well for the match against Atlético-PR," Joel concluded.
PeléNet
Ticket exchange for Fla x Atlético-PR will be this Wednesday
Bruno Rousso\ From Rio de Janeiro\
Flamengo wants to avoid any problems with ticket exchanges for Sunday's match against Atlético-PR, at 18:10 pm (Brasília time) at Maracanã, for the 37th and penultimate round of the Brazilian Championship. Tickets for Nestlé's "Torc Faz Bem" promotion will be available starting at 9 am this Wednesday.
Tickets can be purchased at five exchange points: Flamengo headquarters (Gávea), Estácio de Sá University (Barra da Tijuca), Caio Martins (Niterói), Barra da Tijuca Extra Supermarket (where tickets already exchanged for a password will be handed over) and Maracanã ticket office 5.
Initially, at 12 locations throughout Rio de Janeiro, exchanges were scheduled to take place last Monday. However, according to the food company, a delay in printing tickets caused intense confusion and subsequent cancellation. To purchase a green or yellow grandstand ticket, fans must purchase a 400g can of Neston.
Flamengo's football director, Marcos Braz, attempted to explain the confusion. "This unfortunate incident is not the club's responsibility. The tickets were delivered to the sponsoring company (Nestlé), and we are doing everything we can to resolve the issue," he emphasized.
There are 32.730 tickets available to fans. The other 49.314 tickets (special seats, blue seats and white stands) sold out last Friday.
If the promotional load also ends, which is expected, the attendance record for this Brazilian Championship (82.044) will be broken, which belongs to Flamengo itself, which reached the mark of 81.844 paying spectators in the 1-0 victory over Santos, on November 11th.
Fábio Luciano says he is going through the best moment of his career
Bruno Rousso\ In Rio de Janeiro\
Fabio Luciano is experienced in the world of soccer and has played for a number of clubs. At 32, he boasts several important titles, such as the 2000 FIFA Club World Cup, when Corinthians defeated Vasco da Gama at the Maracanã stadium. However, despite all his achievements, the defender admits that Flamengo is experiencing one of the most memorable moments of his career.
"Without a doubt, this team's recovery in the Brazilian Championship was the most important I've experienced in all my years playing football. It was the biggest turnaround I've ever achieved. I arrived here with the team at the bottom of the table, and now we're in third. This will be remembered as one of the most rewarding jobs of my life," said the "sheriff" of Gávea.
Signed at the end of July, Fábio Luciano helped improve Flamengo's defense, and as a result, the club's board didn't hesitate. Before outside interests in the player emerged, the club's leadership renewed the defender's contract until the end of 2008.
"The fact that the team recovered this way was one of the main reasons I stayed here. Furthermore, the positive atmosphere within the group also played a decisive role," Fábio Luciano emphasized.
In addition to the World Cup, the defender has also won the Rio-São Paulo and the Copa do Brasil, both in 2002, as well as the 2003 Campeonato Paulista, all with Corinthians. With Fenerbahce, from Turkey, he was a two-time national champion, in the 2003/04 and 2004/05 seasons.
Ibson laments the disturbance among Flamengo fans over ticket exchanges
Bruno Rousso\ In Rio de Janeiro\
Monday was marked by a lot of confusion among Flamengo fans, who were trying at all costs to exchange tickets from Nestlé's Torcer Faz Bem promotion for the match against Atlético-PR, on Sunday, at 18:10 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 37th and penultimate round of the Brazilian Championship. Concerned about the situation, midfielder Ibson asked everyone to remain calm and expressed his regret for what happened.
"It's very sad that they're going through this. All of us players are very upset, because the fans are like our family. After all, they were crucial to the team's recovery in the championship. Therefore, everything that happens to them affects us greatly," he emphasized.
Even recognizing all the trials that the red-blacks will be subjected to in the "fight" for a ticket, Ibson does not admit to thinking of anything other than a packed Maracanã on Sunday.
"Despite everything, I'm counting on all of them. The fans will be crucial for us to overcome this important challenge on our way to the Libertadores, which is our biggest dream at the moment," the midfielder emphasized.
After two days of negotiations (Monday and Tuesday), the red-black board, in a meeting with representatives from Suderj, Nestlé and the company Ingresso Fácil, decided that exchanges will begin to be carried out this Wednesday, from 9 am, at five different exchange points: Flamengo headquarters (Gávea), Estácio de Sá University (Barra da Tijuca), Caio Martins (Niterói), Supermercado Extra in Barra da Tijuca (where tickets already exchanged for a password will be delivered) and ticket office 5 at Maracanã.
With 58 points, Flamengo is one of the contenders for qualification for the 2008 Copa Libertadores. Its main rivals are Santos (runner-up, with 59), Palmeiras (fourth, with 58), Cruzeiro (fifth, with 57) and Grêmio (seventh, with 54).
Ney Franco says he still sees a lot of his work at Flamengo
From UOL Esporte\In Curitiba\
Atlético-PR coach Ney Franco believes he has an advantage for the match against Flamengo, this Sunday, at Maracanã: the fact that he has coached the Rio de Janeiro club for more than a year, which gives him a good knowledge of the opponent.
For the coach, it is unlikely that the Gávea team will surprise him, as much of the work he implemented at the club is still in practice.
"Tactically, not much has changed, except for some athletes who arrived, like Roger and Ibson. But there's still a lot of our work. Of course, there's Joel [Santana], one of the best coaches in Brazilian football," he declares.
Scheme
After another training session, on Tuesday afternoon, Ney Franco announced the lineup, but kept the tactical scheme he will adopt at Maracanã open.
He states that he intends to experiment with a 4-4-2 formation, with Ferreira playing as a playmaker. In this case, Marcelo Ramos, who was at risk of losing his position, could be retained.
"I'll do two training sessions a week. I'll take some time to train the 4-4-2 team. So, I can move Ferreira back to midfield, take off a defender and form the attack with Alex Mineiro and Marcelo Ramos," revealed the coach.
Joel has four names to choose from to replace Toró at Fla
Bruno Rousso\ In Rio de Janeiro\
With three yellow cards, Toró will miss Flamengo's match against Atlético-PR on Sunday at 18:10 pm (Brasília time) at Maracanã Stadium, in the 37th and penultimate round of the Brazilian Championship. Coach Joel Santana has four options for the defensive midfielder spot. Of all of them, the slight advantage goes to Argentine Maxi Biancucchi, who was a starter until the 3-1 loss to Cruzeiro on November 4th at Mineirão Stadium. In this case, Renato Augusto would be dropped back to midfield.
"I'll still decide on that during the week. I have a few names: Obina, Léo Medeiros, Roger, or Maxi. One of them will be my choice. But I have to analyze it carefully to make the right choice. The important thing is that whoever comes in doesn't let the team lose its connection," said the commander.
A self-proclaimed admirer of Toró's "powerful" style of play, Joel laments the midfielder's absence, which he considers crucial to the club's recovery in the Brazilian Championship. However, he points out that the Gávea team must learn to "manage" without the player.
"He's essential to the team and has been performing well. He's saved many dangerous balls, for example. But unfortunately, we won't be able to count on Toró. It's very annoying, but we can't keep crying about it all the time. We need to know how to play without him," the coach emphasized.
One of the club's leaders, despite his recent 24th birthday, midfielder Ibson also admitted to being upset by Toró's absence. However, he noted that all candidates for the position are capable of assuming the role and delivering on it.
"I'm very sad that he can't play, especially since he's been with us throughout this journey. But it's just this one game. And whoever takes his place will definitely put on an excellent performance and help us in this battle for the Libertadores," said the player.
With 58 points, in third place, Flamengo is one of the candidates to qualify for the 2008 Copa Libertadores. Its main rivals are Santos (runner-up, with 59), Palmeiras (fourth, with 58), Cruzeiro (fifth, with 57) and Grêmio (seventh, with 54).
BalloonSport
Five thousand tickets on sale for Fla x Vasco
Clubs will once again compete in the Rio de Janeiro classic at Maracanãzinho on Wednesday night
There was a fight inside and outside the stadium during the last derby between Vasco and Flamengo
Five thousand tickets will go on sale starting at 17 p.m. this Wednesday at Maracanãzinho for the classic between Flamengo and Vasco, scheduled for 20 p.m. Tickets cost R$10 and R$5 for students. Both teams have only one loss in the Carioca Championship and are repeating last Friday's match, played in Niterói, in which Vasco won 74-73.
Violent incidents occurred between organized fan groups, and one fan was hospitalized in serious condition. Players also fought on the court. Around 190 GEPE officers will police the gymnasium, nearly double the number of officers from the previous game.
Fla: tickets will last two hours
Club believes that visible policing will prevent major riots
Eduardo Peixoto
Some predict further chaos in the exchange of 32.730 tickets from the "Torcer faz bem" (Torcer faz bem) promotion for the Flamengo vs. Atlético-PR game this Wednesday. However, the Red-Blacks are calm.
After the five food-for-ticket exchange locations were defined, fans are expected to be in high demand. Therefore, the board estimates it will be short before tickets sell out.
- I think it'll all be over in two hours - says Fla's football director, Marcos Braz.
Regarding the repetition of scenes of chaos in places where tickets are sold, Braz expressed optimism:
"There might be a small disturbance, but only at first. Then the police, who are prepared, will control the situation. I don't think we'll have many problems."
Exchanges of Neston 400g cans for tickets take place from 9am.
Flamengo will present its car this Saturday
The ceremony date is changed to include the presence of the red-black football team.
Flamengo's World Superleague Formula car will be presented on Saturday
The presentation of Flamengo's car, which will compete in the Formula Superleague in 2008, has been rescheduled. It has been moved to this Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the club's trophy room on the third floor of its Gávea headquarters.
The reason for the change in date was the commitments of the football team, which is preparing for the match against Atlético-PR, this Sunday, at Maracanã, and could not attend the event initially scheduled for this Friday.
Fans: no fuss, but present
In Teresópolis, around 50 people watch training in the rain
Eduardo Peixoto
Unable to enter the Granja Comary training center, Flamengo fans climbed the fences to watch Flamengo training.
No hysteria or overconfidence. But on Tuesday afternoon, Flamengo fans once again lived up to their motto "Wherever you are, I'll be." Despite the low temperatures and persistent rain, around 50 people turned out at Granja Comary to support the team.
Entry to the training center was prohibited at the request of the CBF. So the red-and-black fans improvised. Some stood on the fence with a huge flag. Others stood on the side wall of the training field.
As the players left, there were shouts of encouragement and quick requests for autographs.
"With each passing day, the fans amaze me more and more. Their affection is impressive," says midfielder Ibson.
Time trades sun and heat for rain and cold
In the morning, the team sweats in Gávea. In the afternoon, they'll kick ass at Granja Comary.
Eduardo Peixoto From GLOBOESPORTE.COM, in Teresópolis, RJ
Tuesday was a day of heat shock for Flamengo's players. In the morning, the team held a training session in Gávea under a blazing sun. After lunch at a hotel in Rio, the group headed to Teresópolis, where they encountered a completely different climate.
On the way up the mountain, it was very foggy and difficult to see the road. The players donned their coats and trained at Granja Comary under light rain and strong winds.
Despite the sudden change in temperature, midfielder Ibson didn't complain.
"I've been through much colder weather than this. I'm used to Portugal," says the former Porto player.
Flamengo returns to Rio on Friday morning. The match against Atlético-PR will be next Sunday at the Maracanã. In third place, with 58 points, the Rio de Janeiro team can secure a spot in the Copa Libertadores if they win and Cruzeiro loses to Sport in Recife.
Concentration ensures Ibson's sleep
With a young son at home, the player celebrates peaceful mornings in Teresópolis
Eduardo Peixoto
Papa Ibson celebrates the peaceful dawns at the Granja gathering
Ibson Júnior was born just over 20 days ago. And dad Ibson has already felt the difference. Although very happy with his heir, the Flamengo player had to get used to a new routine: waking up frequently during the early hours of the morning.
Therefore, the week of training at Granja Comary and the training camp in Teresópolis don't bother him as much.
"I'm sad because he's 20 days old, but I'll be waking up less often at dawn. This week will be good for us to focus," the player declares.
At the hotel where they are staying, Flamengo players will have set bedtimes and wake-up times. Without internet access in the rooms, the club asked the hotel management to set up an internet cafe.
At Fla, whoever loses becomes a waiter
Players focus on finishing practice and enjoy the good life at dinner
Eduardo Peixoto
Even in shooting practice, Flamengo players find a way to compete. According to an agreement between the players, the pair with the worst shot percentage becomes a waiter in the training camp.
"Oh, that joke always happens. I won! But I'm not going to give up on the loser. Now, at dinner, I'll just sit at the table and they'll serve me. I want rice, beans, meat..." Ibson scoffs.
In Teresópolis, Flamengo is based in a hotel far from Granja Comary. The CBF training grounds are occupied by a group of referees. Flamengo will remain in the Serrana region until Friday morning.
Joel tests Maxi in attack
The team carries out its first tactical training session before the match against Atlético-PR
Eduardo Peixoto
Maxi has a chance to replace Toró in the match against Atlético-PR
Flamengo coach Joel Santana led the first tactical training session ahead of the match against Atlético-PR on the 25th at Maracanã. The coach has four options to replace the suspended Toró. This Tuesday, Joel tested the first formation, with Renato Augusto in midfield and Maxi returning to the team, alongside Souza in the Flamengo attack. The manager will also test Leo Medeiros, Obina, and Roger in Toró's place throughout the week.
Although Cristian's situation remains uncertain, Joel has chosen the defensive midfielder. For the player to play against Furacão, Flamengo will have to pay R$100 to next Sunday's opponent. Flamengo's goal is to add this amount to the total amount it will have to pay to acquire Cristian.
Even without an agreement with Atlético-PR, Flamengo guarantees the midfielder's selection.
"Kleber Leite (vice president of football) told me a week ago that Cristian will play. And I trust his word," says Joel Santana.
The starting lineup that trained on Tuesday consisted of Bruno; Leo Moura, Fábio Luciano, Ronaldo Angelim, and Juan; Jaílton, Cristian, Ibson, and Renato Augusto; and Maxi and Souza. Flamengo will remain at Granja Comary in Teresópolis until Friday morning.
Fans create community barbecue at Fla
In line since Sunday, a group of fans has come up with a creative way to satisfy their hunger.
Thiago Fernandes
Flamengo fans have a barbecue and party in front of the Maracanã ticket office
Four days in line under rain and sun. Boredom? For the Flamengo fans, never. In addition to the already traditional board and card games, fans in line at the Maracanã to buy tickets for the Flamengo vs. Atlético Paranaense game have created another way to distract themselves: they've invented the Mengão barbecue.
It all started when fans in the front row brought a small grill, charcoal, and plenty of meat to start grilling. The idea (and the smell) soon spread, and many people embraced the "innovation."
Sandro commands the Fla barbecue
"We've been here since Sunday and needed something to do to occupy our time. We started with the barbecue, and now everyone participates. We're raising funds and buying meat. After everything is grilled, we distribute it to everyone. This is the red-and-black nation," says Sandro, patriarch of the barbecue chefs.
To maintain the lead in the queue, the group led by Mr. Sandro set up a veritable war scheme: 17 people take turns cooking.
"I've come to every game, and I'm not going to miss this one. I'm even grilling meat. I'll do anything for Mengão," says Tarcísio Ferreira, another barbecue chef.
It's true that fans' creativity has no limits, but where did this group get the idea to have a barbecue right in front of the ticket office?
- From hunger – Sandro answers, at first.
Ibson promises double the effort for the group
Fans' struggle to get tickets leaves the red-black midfielder touched
Ibson laments the situation experienced by the red-blacks at the door of Maraca for tickets
For two days, Flamengo fans have struggled to get tickets for this Sunday's Brasileirão match against Atlético-PR at the Maracanã. Tickets for Nestlé's "Torcer Faz Bem" promotion will only begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
Midfielder Ibson lamented the situation and promised to match the red-blacks' efforts with a lot of determination on the field.
"We're sad. The fans are like family to us. They're having this hard time getting tickets, and many of us have been through it when we were fans. I hope to make up for their efforts on the field," laments the midfielder.
Eduardo Paes chooses the biggest culprit
Secretary wants exemplary punishment for Nestlé, but does not rule out fining Flamengo
Thiago Fernandes
Fan can't stand the wait and ends up sleeping in line at Maracanã Stadium. The confusion surrounding the exchange of Nestlé cans for tickets at Maracanã Stadium for the Flamengo-Atlético-PR match could gain new chapters even after the match. This is guaranteed by the Secretary of Sports, Leisure and Tourism, Eduardo Paes, who singled out Nestlé as the main culprit for having disseminated incorrect information regarding points of sale. The club, in principle, could only be fined.
"Nestlé will be sanctioned for what it did to the fans. Flamengo may even be fined, but it disclosed the information correctly. Nestlé, on the other hand, said there would be an exchange this Tuesday at Maracanã, as if this were their market where they can sell chocolate or powdered milk at will," the secretary attacks.
Paes says that Flamengo requested the Maracanã stadium for this Tuesday, but since no plan was presented, the Rio de Janeiro State Supreme Court denied it. Earlier this afternoon, an action plan was finally presented and approved. The sale begins this Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. Despite approving the plan, the secretary also harshly criticized Flamengo.
- What happened this Monday is unacceptable. Flamengo outsourced everything and forgot to coordinate.
The Public Prosecutor's Office, represented by Juan Vazquez, also made itself available to fans who felt harmed to file a public civil action against those responsible.
"The incidents this Monday are the sole responsibility of Flamengo and Nestlé. The main error was in the disclosure, and anyone who feels harmed can contact the Public Prosecutor's Office."
Finally, Fla announces exchange points
The club has announced five locations for fans to pick up tickets. Maracanã is among them.
Thiago Fernandes
The agony of Flamengo fans is nearly over. This Tuesday, the club finally announced the locations where Flamengo fans can exchange cans of Neston for tickets to the match against Atlético-PR, part of the "Torcer faz bem" (Faning is Good) promotion, starting this Wednesday. There will be five locations, including Maracanã, starting at 9 a.m.
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Flamengo fan dies after being attacked by rival faction
Germano Soares de Sousa, 44, was declared brain dead
Flamengo fan was fond of clashes between fans (Credit: Social networking site Orkut)
Felipe David RIO DE JANEIRO\ Hanrrikson de Andrade RIO DE JANEIRO\
Germano Soares de Sousa, 44, was declared brain dead Tuesday night in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Souza Aguiar Hospital in downtown Rio. The Flamengo fan was injured last Friday night after a fight between rival fans. His body will be sent to the Forensic Medical Institute (IML).
Germano suffered head trauma from the attacks he received during the fan fight. He was on a ventilator and underwent neurosurgery early Saturday morning.
The crime occurred as Flamengo and Vasco fans were heading to watch a basketball game at Ginásio Caio Martins in Niterói. The two groups met on Almirante Barroso Street in downtown Rio, in front of a nightclub. Germano was punched and kicked in various parts of his body, especially his head.
Police arrived at the scene and controlled the fight. In total, 52 fans were detained and taken to the 6th Precinct (Cidade Nova), where the incident was reported.
On Germano's page on the social networking site Orkut, expressions of mourning have already begun: "Warrior, may God be with you!!! I will never forget you!!! Go in peace, brother!!! It's always us!!!!"
Ticket exchange confirmed for Wednesday
Flamengo fans will have access to five exchange points
Fans, in principle, will no longer need to sleep in a line (Credit: Rodrigo Mandarini)
LANCEPRESS!
After a meeting between Flamengo and Nestlé, as well as approval from Suderj (State of Rio de Janeiro) and the Military Police, the exchange of tickets for the match between the Gávea club and Atlético Paranaense will take place this Wednesday, starting at 9 a.m. Fans will have access to five locations (Maracanã ticket office 5, Kappa store on Avenida das Américas, Caio Martins and the Extra supermarket in Barra).
Reservations, however, have been made for two of these exchange stations. At Gávea, because the ticket booths aren't wide enough for a Neston can to fit through, fans will have to go to a gate across from Praça Nossa Auxiliadora. At Extra, in Barra, only fans who received tickets on Monday will be able to exchange tickets.
Ibson is surprised by the fans' celebration
Fla went to Teresópolis to escape the fuss, but fans showed up
Guilherme de Paula SPECIAL ENVOY - TERESÓPOLIS
To try to contain the euphoria and focus solely on the match against Atlético-PR this Sunday at Maracanã, Flamengo traveled to Teresópolis. However, at Granja Comary on Tuesday, fans braved the cold and rain and celebrated for the players, singing